Swainsboro, GA
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Swainsboro, Georgia Summary
Life in Swainsboro research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Swainsboro over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Swainsboro:
The population in Swainsboro is 7,561.
The median home value in Swainsboro is $123,586.
The median income in Swainsboro is $45,621.
The cost of living in Swainsboro is 83 which is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Swainsboro is $788.
The unemployment rate in Swainsboro is 13.0%.
The poverty rate in Swainsboro is 28.6%.
The average high in Swainsboro is 76.9° and the average low is 53.2°.
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Swainsboro, GA Crime Report
Crime in Swainsboro summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Swainsboro. Key points include:
There were 182 total crimes in Swainsboro in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Swainsboro is 2,421.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Swainsboro is 452.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Swainsboro is 1,968.9 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Swainsboro is 14.25% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Swainsboro Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Swainsboro / 100k People |
Georgia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 182 | 2,421.2 | 2,000.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 34 | 452.3 | 325.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 13.3 | 6.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 13.3 | 40.8 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 30 | 399.1 | 245.9 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 148 | 1,968.9 | 1,674.9 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 27 | 359.2 | 202.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 118 | 1,569.8 | 1,247.3 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 3 | 39.9 | 224.7 | 259.0 |
Swainsboro, GA Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Swainsboro summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Swainsboro. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Georgia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Swainsboro is 83 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Swainsboro is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Swainsboro is $123,586.
The median income in Swainsboro is $45,621.
Swainsboro's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Swainsboro Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Swainsboro | Georgia | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 91 | 100 | |
| Services | 98 | 99 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 95 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 96 | 100 | 100 | |
| Housing | 55 | 85 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 95 | 92 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 85 | 86 | 100 | |
Swainsboro, GA Weather
The average high in Swainsboro is 76.9° and the average low is 53.2°.
There are 70.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 45.3 inches of precipitation each year with 0.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Swainsboro |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 76.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 53.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 70.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 45.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
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1 Reviews & Comments About Swainsboro
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Chris Dee - None
LOL! I'm from Swainsboro. I don't know about it being all rough like that though. My mother and brothers and sisters don't say it's all rough like that.
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Swainsboro Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Swainsboro
The current population in Swainsboro is 7,561. The population has increased 4.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7,561 | 0.3% |
| 2022 | 7,542 | 1.5% |
| 2021 | 7,430 | 0.2% |
| 2020 | 7,418 | 0.3% |
| 2019 | 7,396 | 0.7% |
| 2018 | 7,347 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 7,370 | -1.8% |
| 2016 | 7,504 | 0.6% |
| 2015 | 7,456 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 7,431 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 7,403 | 1.0% |
| 2012 | 7,331 | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 7,234 | 0.2% |
| 2010 | 7,217 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Swainsboro
Swainsboro is:
30.1% White with 2,274 White residents.
60.1% African American with 4,541 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
2.0% Asian with 149 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
3.6% Two Or More with 273 Two Or More residents.
4.3% Hispanic with 324 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Swainsboro | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 30.1% | 49.8% | 58.2% |
| African American | 60.1% | 31.0% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.0% | 4.3% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 3.6% | 3.5% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 4.3% | 10.7% | 19.0% |
Gender in Swainsboro
Swainsboro is 52.5% female with 3,972 female residents.
Swainsboro is 47.5% male with 3,589 male residents.
| Gender | Swainsboro | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.5% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Swainsboro for adults over 25
9.0% of adults in Swainsboro completed < 9th grade.
10.0% of adults in Swainsboro completed 9-12th grade.
43.0% of adults in Swainsboro completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Swainsboro completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Swainsboro completed associate's degree.
6.0% of adults in Swainsboro completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Swainsboro completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Swainsboro completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Swainsboro completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Swainsboro | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 9.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 43.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 6.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Swainsboro, Georgia
10.9% of households in Swainsboro earn Less than $10,000.
9.8% of households in Swainsboro earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.7% of households in Swainsboro earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.5% of households in Swainsboro earn $25,000 to $34,999.
18.0% of households in Swainsboro earn $35,000 to $49,999.
24.3% of households in Swainsboro earn $50,000 to $74,999.
7.4% of households in Swainsboro earn $75,000 to $99,999.
8.9% of households in Swainsboro earn $100,000 to $149,999.
1.5% of households in Swainsboro earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.0% of households in Swainsboro earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Swainsboro | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.9% | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 9.8% | 3.6% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.7% | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.5% | 7.2% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 18.0% | 11.0% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 24.3% | 16.2% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.4% | 13.1% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 8.9% | 17.0% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.5% | 8.7% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.0% | 11.0% | 12.6% |
